07 Aug 1914
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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1914
Page
1
The paper announces changes in subscription terms including a state out-of-state price of 1.75 per year after the campaign, a shift to parcels post, and a special offer of three subscriptions for 2.00 through the end of the fair. It urges readers to renew or join before the late summer deadline.
The notice announces a price increase to 1.50 per year within the state and 1.75 outside, and explains auto-drops at term end to save costs. It advertises a fair related offer of three years for 2.00 or sending to three friends for 2.00, signed by Leroy Lancaster.
A concise memorial overview of recent global losses and passing events, noting notable figures, countries, and periods of mourning, with emphasis on collective sorrow and remembrance across communities.
Five hundred men fought forest fires around Sisson California through the night. The Western Federation of Miners voted to amalgamate with the United Mine Workers of America in Denver. Trixie Friganza filed for divorce from Charles A. Goettler in Chicago citing cruelty and nonsupport. Thirty workers were buried by a cavern collapse on the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul line near Ellensburg Washington. Lakeview oil plant No 2 near Maricopa California burned, oil loss around 300000 barrels worth an estimated 250000 dollars. Ten large forest fires raged in western Montana and northern Idaho with slow progress. Joseph G Cannon announced candidacy for the 18th congressional district. John B Sheldon of Union Pacific Telegraph died in Omaha at fifty four.
Reported tensions show Servia accused of mobilization. Austrians seize Deligrad and Morava at Orsova on the Danube. Servian colors lowered as Austrian flag raised amid a broader war climate. Also noted are deadly mine blasts in Germany and various legal cases across Europe.
A roundup of state items notes upcoming conventions in Albuquerque Santa Fe and Las Cruces fair dates and agricultural shows. It cites the state fair at Albuquerque the livestock and products exposition at Roswell and specifics on local developments from Columbus Lovington Fort Sumner to Artesia and Roswell.
Washington reports 1.3 billion in treasury funds ready for war financing and plans for Panama Canal commerce opening on August 15. Senator Thomas announces a 25 cent commemorative coin bill. President nominates Thomas F. Thomas for customs collector in Utah and Nevada. Congress passes two major appropriation bills. Brig. Gen. Funston notes Mexican federal forces drive Zapatistas from Mexico City with about 30,000 troops. Carranza reportedly reluctant to grant amnesty before taking power. Villa demands horses in Chihuahua. arms smuggling suspected across the border.
About fifteen thousand Serbs and Austrians in the United States plan to return home, totaling eight million dollars in value. A Buffalo street car crash injures seven, two possibly fatally, at Sycamore and Johnson streets. Servians and Austrians in the U S volunteer for their countries as consuls announce. Mrs Helen M Angle is held responsible for the death of Waldo R Ballou in Stamford Conn. A federal court in New York names receivers for H B Claflin Co as creditors press.
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